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24.01.2022 COVID VACCINE ROLLOUT We would like to inform our Patients and Community that we have submitted an Expression of Interest to the Commonwealth Government for both of our Practices to be involved in the Phase 1B rollout of the Vaccine. Our priority is to ensure our Patients can receive the vaccine in a safe and efficient manner. Unfortunately, due to Government requirements we may not be invited to participate in Phase 1B, but we are doing our best to make sure it happens. ... Roll Out Information What we have been told so far! Phase 1A -The recently approved Pfizer vaccine will be used during this phase. This vaccine will be available from Hospital Hubs. In Tasmania these will be the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital. - Roll out will begin Late Feb as there are supply constraints - The Pfizer vaccine will be for: quarantine and border workers, frontline health workers aged care staff and residents, disability staff and residents. Phase 1B -General Practice has been invited to submit an Expression of Interest to participate in this Phase. -The AstraZeneca vaccine will be used during this phase. This is still to be approved by Therapeutic Goods -A Second Booster will be required 21 days later -Flu Vaccine needs to be given 14 days apart from the Covid Vaccine. -This Phase will include >70 years, healthcare workers, younger adults with an underlying condition, emergency services personnel, meat processing workers and ATS Islanders who are >55 years of age. -Roll out will commence late March/early April. -Patients will be booking an appointment through a National Booking System, run by the Government. We await further information on how this will be implemented. Phase 2A -General Practices who are not involved in the Phase 1B rollout may be invited to participate if they have previously submitted an Expression of Interest. -AstraZeneca vaccine will be used during this phase. -Pharmacies have been invited to submit and Expression of Interest to be involved in Phase 2A. -This Phase covers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are between 18-54, along with Australians over 50 years old and other critical high-risk workers. Phase 2b -This Phase includes the rest of the adult population, plus anyone from the previous phases that have been missed out. Phase 3 -The final phase will be for the remainder of the population. As further information comes to hand, we will keep our Patients and Families updated.

24.01.2022 With coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on the rise, it’s more important than ever to keep your distance. Respiratory droplets can travel a long way through the air, ...infecting people who get too close to one another. Do your best to maintain a 1.5m distance from others to keep yourself, your family and your community safe. #coronavirusaustralia #covid19

24.01.2022 COVID-19 continues to spread around the . You can help stop COVID-19 by participating in contact tracing. Check out this video and learn how contact tracing works

24.01.2022 PHONE ISSUES We wish to advise that we are having major phone problems today. Our providers have advised that all of their users are having issues with call drops/crackly lines. Our providers are investigating. Our sincere apologies for the issues this is causing!

23.01.2022 COVID-19 spreads primarily through close contact with someone who is infected, but it can also spread if you touch contaminated objects and surfaces. You can protect yourself: clean your hands and your surroundings frequently!

23.01.2022 The Daffodil is the international symbol of hope to people affected by cancer. And today’s the day we celebrate it! This year because of COVID-19, you may not ...be able to buy a fresh daffodil, but you can still send hope to people affected by cancer by supporting life-saving cancer research. Every 4 minutes another Australian is diagnosed with cancer. Daffodil their Day and send a little sunshine. Donate today: https://bit.ly/3kZFFtx

22.01.2022 COVID-19 explainer on masks: who should wear them, when and how

22.01.2022 We offer telehealth appointments as a safe and easy way to talk to your GP. Convenient Confidential Bulk billed or secure payment available... Book via the HotDoc app or call our practice on: Grosvenor Street General Practice: 62 241944 Collins Street General Practice: 62 233355

21.01.2022 GROSVENOR AND COLLINS STREET GENERAL PRACTICES HAVE DETAILED COVID SAFETY PLANS IN PLACE. PLEASE BE REASSURED THAT YOU CAN BOOK FACE TO FACE APPOINTMENTS WITH BOTH OF OUR PRACTICES AND YOUR HEALTH IS PROTECTED. ... We have Safe Work checklists that we are constantly checking and our Procedures are updated as necessary.

21.01.2022 Breast Cancer Awareness Month - OCTOBER If you can't access a Clinic - there are Breast screening MOBILE UNITS - check out the link below ! http://www.ths.tas.gov.au//breastscreen_tasmania_mobile_un

21.01.2022 Have you put off or missed any medical appointments during isolation? Do you have symptoms you’ve been ignoring? Now, more than ever, it’s important to keep you...r health and wellbeing on track. Your GP and health services are still there for you, with safe ways of getting care - even at a time like this. You may be able to have a phone or video appointment, or even have your medicines delivered. So phone your GP or health service to find out how to keep your health on track.

20.01.2022 Even as restrictions are lifted, consider where you are going during COVID-19 and stay safe.

20.01.2022 Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes , nose and mouth to prevent the coronavirus from entering your body

16.01.2022 Love your heart Take care of your health especially during COVID-19.

15.01.2022 If you are unsure when you can receive your COVID-19 Vaccine this is a good tool ! https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility

14.01.2022 http://www.premier.tas.gov.au//tasmania_ready_for_covid_va

14.01.2022 One of the most effective ways to prevent infection and reduce the spread of COVID-19 is to clean your hands thoroughly.

13.01.2022 UPDATE FROM HOBART PATHOLOGY

12.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE WE ARE OPEN FOR FACE TO FACE CONSULTATIONS We are pleased to advise that as we move through the Pandemic and Tasmanian restrictions are lifting, we can now offer more FACE TO FACE CONSULTATIONS.... . Face to Face Consultations remain very important in treating many conditions. Please call our Practice to make an appointment. To keep our Patients and our Practice Team safe we have the following measures in place: - -Our front doors remain locked, but we are OPEN. This discourages walk ins and allows Staff to temperature check and triage all patients upon arrival. -Any member of our Practice Team exhibiting respiratory symptoms do not attend work. They are immediately referred for COVID testing. -Inside the Practices all patients and staff strictly adhere to social distancing regulations. -We have hand sanitisers located around the Practices. Our team are expected to hand sanitise regularly and all patients in the Practice are encouraged to do the same. -Our reception areas are surrounded by screens to protect our Patients and our Staff. -All regularly touched surfaces throughout the Practices are consistently being wiped down. -We do not accept cash payments. -Any patients exhibiting respiratory symptoms are seen in our respiratory clinic. This clinic has a separate entry and exit. ASK US ABOUT OUR COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT OUR PATIENTS

10.01.2022 COVID-19 can be spread through droplets in coughs and sneezes. Physical distancing significantly reduces your risk of exposure, as it makes it more difficult fo...r the virus to travel from one person to another. Remember to keep your distance of 1.5m (two big steps) from others at all times, such as at the shops and while meeting up with friends and family. https://www.health.gov.au//physical-distancing-for-coronav

10.01.2022 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

08.01.2022 Some important information about the COVID vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine AstraZeneca is no longer recommended for people under 50. Pfizer is currently the ...only recommended vaccine for people under 50 in Australia. If you are under 50 and have an appointment to get your first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, it will be put on hold or rescheduled. You will get the Pfizer vaccine instead. If you are under 50 and have had your first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, it is safe to have your second dose if you didn’t have a reaction to the first dose. Both doses must be the same vaccine, so you can’t swap to Pfizer. Public Health will call you before your second appointment. They will give you more information and make sure you feel comfortable. People over 50 will still be offered the AstraZeneca vaccine because current advice is that it remains safe for people above the 50 year age group. For more information, call the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738. If you need an interpreter, you can call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and tell them your language. Tell the interpreter your name and that you’re calling the Tasmanian Department of Health on 1800 671 738.

08.01.2022 Mr Bean is following WHO's advice on how to stay safe from COVID-19. This is how you can be safe too: Keep your clean & don't touch your face Keep a physical distance of at least 1m Keep in touch with your loved ones If you have any symptoms, call your healthcare provider

06.01.2022 PATIENT EDUCATION -TELEHEALTH CONSULTATIONS-

06.01.2022 A Better Functioning Pelvic Floor A workshop in the Feldenkrais Method with Dr Joanna de Burgh As with so many other things, we only miss our pelvic floor function when it's gone. This workshop aims to restore confidence through improved awareness and performance of the many functions of our pelvic floor. Balance, stability, posture, breathing, continence, sexual. ... We will briefly discuss nutrition as it affects muscle, bladder and bowel function. Great for back pain as the various players re-join the support team. The workshop, in All Saints Church hall, Macquarie St, South Hobart, will be in two halves, on Wednesday evenings, 4th and 11th November. 5.45 -8.15 pm. Suitable for everyone. Enrolment essential. The Feldenkrais Method starts with small, slow, quiet movements done at your own pace. The small group allows personal attention. The focus is on learning, refining our awareness of what we need to do for our own good health and sense of satisfaction. Bring your curiosity, your knowledge and your questions. For information about the Feldenkrais Method see www.feldenkrais.org.au Cost: $90, pre-paid. Early bird, pre-paid and bring a friend, $80 each. We will be observing all pandemic safety precautions. Refund for anyone with symptoms on the day. Further information, enquiries and enrolment: [email protected] or 0437 468 064

05.01.2022 CHANGES TO OUR TELEHEALTH BILLING PROCEDURE- as at 1ST OCTOBER 2020 The Government are withdrawing the Telehealth COVID-19 Bulk Billing Incentive from General Practice as at 1st October 2020. What does this mean for our Patients? ... To ensure we can continue to provide good quality health service our Doctors may Privately Bill your Telehealth appointment from 1st October 2020. At the conclusion of your consultation you will be contacted by our Reception Staff who will take your payment over the phone. If your bank details are recorded with Medicare you will receive your refund into your account. If your bank details are not recorded with Medicare our staff will forward you a receipt to enable you to claim your refund. Please contact our Reception Staff for information on our Telehealth fees

03.01.2022 COVID VACCINE ROLL OUT - PHASE 1B UPDATE We have been invited to participate in the rollout for Phase 1b of the AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine. We will keep our Patients informed, and we will book you in as soon as we are able. Some Practices will be commencing their Phase 1B rollout prior to our start date... In the meantime we encourage you to visit https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility to check your eligibility for a Covid Vaccine. This will lead you to the list of Practices and their contact details, who are participating in the roll out from next week. You can book with another General Practice but keep in mind that each Practice participating at this early stage is only receiving a very small quantity of vaccines. You will also need to take a Health Summary with you. We have been advised there will be a National Booking System implemented to enable easy access to online appointments at participating sites. We will update our Website and Facebook pages when we have more information to share.